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Colour Coding of Alloy Steel Tubes
Colour Coding of Alloy Steel Tubes
Rev. No. 10
PAGE 1 OF 2
1.0
GENERAL:
The pipes shall conform to the latest version for ASME SA 335, Gr:P 22 and comply with the
following additional requirements.
2.0
APPLICATION:
For high temperature service at stress levels and temperatures allowed by ASME Boiler &
Pressure Vessel Code, Section I & Indian Boiler Regulations.
3.0
CONDITION OF MANUFACTURING:
Either hot finished or cold drawn, plain ends, unless other wise specified in BHEL order.
4.0
TOLERANCES:
On outside diameter : 1%
Other tolerances
: As per ASME SA 530.
5.0
Revisions :
Cl: 31.7.4 of MOM of MRC-FCF+HTM
Rev. No. 10
Dt: 25.05.2007
Amd.No.
Dt :
Reaffirmed
Year :
APPROVED :
INTERPLANT MATERIAL RATIONALISATION
COMMITTEE-MRC (FCF+HTM)
Prepared
Issued
HYDERABAD
Corp. R&D
AA 106 30
Rev. No. 10
PAGE 2 OF 2
6.0
7.0
REPAIRS
7.1
7.2
When defects are repaired by mechanical means, the wall thickness requirements shall be
satisfactorily met with and the surfaces shall be smoothly dressed up without any sharp edges.
8.0
CERTIFICATION
Test certificate shall be provided as per IBR FORM-III D issued by WELL KNOWN PIPE
MAKER who is recognised by Central Boiler Board. Copy of certification of recognition as Well
Known Pipe Maker in FORM XVI - G shall also be enclosed along with the test certificate.
Note: In lieu of IBR form III-D, the manufacturer can also submit test certificate in
IBR form III-A duly inspected by IBR approved agency with prior written permission
from BHEL."
9.0
AA 106 32
CORPORATE PURCHASING SPECIFICATION
Rev. No. 06
PAGE 1 OF 2
GENERAL:
The pipes shall conform to the latest version for ASME SA 335, Gr: P 11, and comply with the
following additional requirements.
2.0
APPLICATION:
For high temperature service at stress levels and temperatures allowed by ASME Boiler &
Pressure Vessel Code, Section I & Indian Boiler Regulations.
3.0
CONDITION OF DELIVERY:
Either hot finished seamless or cold drawn seamless, plain ends, unless other wise specified
on BHEL order.
4.0
4.1
Sizes:
Pipe OD X Thickness shall be as specified in BHEL order. Unless other wise specified, pipes
shall be supplied in single random lengths of 5 to 7 metres.
4.2
Tolerances:
On outside diameter : 1%
Other tolerances : As per ASME SA 530
5.0
Amd.No.
Reaffirmed
Dt: 01.01.2004
Dt :
Year :
APPROVED :
INTERPLANT MATERIAL RATIONALISATION
COMMITTEE-MRC (FCF+HTM)
Prepared
Issued
HYDERABAD
Corp. R&D
AA 106 32
Rev. No. 06
PAGE 2 OF 2
6.0
7.0
REPAIRS:
Fusion welding is prohibited.
When done by mechanical means, the wall thickness is to be met with and the surfaces to be
smoothly dressed up from any sharp edges.
8.0
CERTIFICATION:
Test certificate shall be provided as per IBR FORM-III D issued by WELL KNOWN PIPE
MAKER who is recognised by Central Boiler Board. Copy of certification of recognition as Well
Known Pipe Maker in FORM XVI - G shall also be enclosed along with the test certificate.
Note: In lieu of IBR form III-D, the manufacturer can also submit test certificate in
IBR form III-A duly inspected by IBR approved agency with prior written permission
from BHEL."
9.0
AA 049 00 01
CORPORATE STANDARD
Rev. No. 04
PAGE 1 OF 3
PROCEDURE FOR MARKING AND PACKING OF SEAMLESS STEEL TUBES & PIPES
1.0
SCOPE
This standard specifies the requirements for marking and packing of seamless steel tubes and
pipes.
2.0
MARKING
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Particulars
Upto & incl.
Above 33.4
Other sizes and
No.
33.4 OD and
and up to &
thickness not
thickness
incl. 114.3 OD
covered in columns.
< 6 mm
and thickness
(3) & (4)
< 6 mm
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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I.
DETAILS TO BE IDENTIFIED
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3, 4, & 7 to be hard
stamped on the
body of pipes 2, 5
and 7 to be paint
stenciled on the
pipes. (Alternatively
6.
paint stenciled is
7.
permitted on mutual
agreement for 3, 4
& 7 only)
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II
COLOUR CODING:
1 to 7 to be stamped
on aluminium metal
tag and securely
attached to each
bundle
Circumferentially/
Circumferentially/
Circumferentially/
Longitudinally Longitudinally Longitudinally
Note: If specified on order , the colour code on pipes and tubes shall be as per Annexure - I
2.1
Stamping shall be done at about 100mm from the ends of the pipe with rounded letters and
depth of stamping shall not exceed 0.5 mm.
2.2
Stainless steel tubes/pipes shall be paint stenciled only and the paint shall be free from
corrosion promoting agents like sulphur and chlorine.
2.3
Marking shall be legibly done in ENGLISH language only, preferably with a stencil of 20 mm.
APPROVED :
INTERPLANT RATIONALIZATION
COMMITTEE-MRC (FCF+HTM)
Revisions :
Cl. 27.6.2 of MRC FCF+HTM
Rev. No. 04
Amd.No.
Reaffirmed
Dt: 15.11.2002
Dt :
Year :
Prepared
HYDERABAD
Issued
Corp. R&D
AA 049 00 01
CORPORATE STANDARD
Rev. No. 04
PAGE 2 OF 3
3.0
PRESERVATION
3.1
All painted details shall be protected with one coat of transparent rust preventive.
3.2
Other than stainless steel, all tubes and pipes shall be applied with rust preventive coating on
the outside and either with a rust preventive coating or rust inhibitor on the inside to provide
protection against corrosion for a period of 3 months for out door storage in marine /
industrial atmospheres. For heat exchanger tubes, rust preventive coating shall given dry or
wet type as specified in BHEL order.
3.3
The ends of the tubes/pipes shall be closed with end caps made of PVC /plastic which should
be securely held so that it will not fall off during transit.
Note: The supplier must specify the type of rust preventive at the time of supply and also the
method of its easy removal.
4.0
PACKING
4.1
a)
b)
c)
Tubes and pipes upto and including 33.4 mm OD and smaller shall be supplied in
bundles.
Tubes and pipes above 33.4 to 114.3 OD shall also be supplied in bundles, whenever
the wall thickness is less than 6.0 mm.
Tubes and pipes of OD above 33.4 mm and wall thickness above 6.0 mm shall be
supplied loose.
4.2
a)
b)
c)
d)
4.3
All the tubes of wall thickness 3.2 mm and below shall be properly packed in wooden crates to
avoid any dent formation and other transit damages to the tubes.
4.4
A packing list, sealed in a thick polythene cover, shall be sent along with each consignment
with the following details:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
AA 049 00 01
CORPORATE STANDARD
Rev. No. 04
PAGE 3 OF 3
Colour - 1
RED
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM
WHITE
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM
ALUMINIUM
RED
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
ALUMINIUM
YELLOW
BLUE
ALUMINIUM
BROWN
BROWN
GREEN
BLACK
BROWN
GREEN
BLUE
BLACK
BLUE
BLACK
BROWN
BLACK
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
BLACK
ALUMINIUM
BROWN
BLUE
GREEN
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
BLACK
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
BLACK
BLUE
BROWN
BLACK
BLACK
BROWN
GREEN
BLACK
BLUE
BLUE
BLACK
ALUMINIUM
BROWN
BLACK
ALUMINIUM
GREEN
BLUE
BLACK
Colour - 2
YELLOW
BLACK
RED
GREEN
YELLOW
BLACK
BLACK
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
GREEN
BLUE
BROWN
RED
GREEN
YELLOW
YELLOW
GREEN
RED
BROWN
WHITE
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
WHITE
BROWN
BLUE
BROWN
WHITE
WHITE
YELLOW
GREEN
RED
GREEN
RED
YELLOW
RED
GREEN
BLUE
BROWN
RED
BROWN
GREEN
GREEN
GREEN
RED
BLUE
GREEN
WHITE
RED
BROWN
RED
BROWN
BROWN
RED
GREEN
BLUE
BROWN
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ANNEXURE - I
Colour - 3
YELLOW
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
BROWN
RED
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
GREEN
RED
GREEN
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
BROWN
WHITE
RED
RED
RED
RED
YELLOW
RED
YELLOW
GREEN
YELLOW
WHITE
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